Re: IML: cutting an '81 Imperial

[Ken W Stephenson <kss37215@xxxxxxxx>]

Pardon me, Rob, but you forgot to qualify your statement about "Most
people think..." with "in my opinion".  There are evidently sensitive
people on the IML, even some who think the 80's Imperials are "Guzzied up
Aspens" (fact, not opinion), and not really Imperials at all, or worth
mentioning on IML.  I think the 80's Imperials are a beautiful evolution
of the personal car concept of that era and exemplify sharp, classic
lines that are very pleasing to the eye.  A bold front end and a classic
rear end.  Ill timed for the market, like the TC by Maserati that I also
own, yes, but nonetheless, now both very affordable classics, in my
opinion.  
My brother Ron and I are creative free thinkers and free spirits.  If
anyone is offended by our input to the lively art of conversation, as
free Americans since 1608 we make no apology.  Perhaps our assumption
that IML is an open forum was presumptuous, but since that fellow with
the 5 inch heels who called those who disagree with him idiots and that
is now part of the archives, what is one to think?  And he did not even
say that was his opinion.  "Verily, it maketh a difference who's ox is
being gored".  
Regards, 
Ken Stephenson  K9KWS
82 Imperial
91 TC by Maserati
   

   
On Fri, 20 May 2005 17:52:57 -0400 "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> I don't really like the looks of chopped 80's Imperials.  The car 
> loses the 
> sweeping "bustle" line and it makes that body line look strange. 
> Most people 
> think it looks strange even when the roof is attached.  I've seen 
> one in 
> person years ago and on the net (possibly the same FS ice blue car) 
> and I 
> prefer the coupe. However, it's your car, so to each their own.
> 
> I'd second David's request for unused/unwanted parts though.
> 
> Rob
> 
> >From: "Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
> >Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 14:06:16 -0700
> >
> >Not so much "Convertable" as "converted", eh? By the way, if you 
> are going 
> >to cut up an '81, I could use the taillights and interior!
> >
> >David C. Wilker Jr. USAF (RET)
> >Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it.
> >                                                               - 
> Harold S. 
> >Hulbert
> >----- Original Message ----- From: "mail.lig.bellsouth.net" 
> ><jagster911@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:21 PM
> >Subject: Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
> >
> >
> >>Sorry , Neal, but in the car business, we call this type of 
> 'convertible' 
> >>a chopper, as the top has been cut off.  When I get more garage 
> space to 
> >>store my stash of cars inside, I will chop the top on an 81 
> Imperial and a 
> >>75 to 77 Cordoba, just for the summer.  Should be lots of fun.  I 
> think 
> >>you are really looking at a 59, as it has the 413 wedge engine in 
> it.  Ron 
> >>Stephenson, certifiable chrysler nut!!!
> >>----- Original Message ----- From: <chrycordoba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>To: "Imperial Club" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 2:46 PM
> >>Subject: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
> >>
> >>
> >>>It's a start, and very reasonbly priced, considering...
> >>>
> >>>The hood has a '57/'58 hood ornament (+ the 18" long optional 
> one).  The 
> >>>crowns are missing from the front fenders.  The front fenders 
> have 
> >>>'57/'58 Imperial script.  Someone grafted on '60 tail lights and 
> rings. 
> >>>The leopard upholstery is to die for!  It looks like it has air 
> >>>conditioning, but the dash vents look a bit funky, so I'm not 
> sure.
> >>>
> >>>And, it IS a convertible...well sort of.  It started life as a 
> coupe. 
> >>>Look at it this way: you have an eye-catching drop-top AND the 
> spacious 
> >>>trunk of a regular coupe or sedan without that nasty folded-up 
> top 
> >>>cluttering it up!!
> >>>
>
>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4390
5&item=4551416376&rd=1
> >>>
> >>>Neal Herman
> >>>1959 Imperial Crown
> >>>1966 Imperial Crown
> >>>et al.
> >>>
> >>>
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